Does this set of shell holders work with the lee auto prime xr. This question was asked bef but the answer was not definitive and was very confusing
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Yes it includes almost all std cal but be aware that some specific cal ie 7.62x54R will have to be ordered separately
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The Auto-Prime uses a different shell holder than the press to hold the shell for priming. Amazon (and others like Midway) sell individual shell holders and kits for most calibers that will fit the Auto-Prime.
701284
i have found that the lee shell holders work best,but i am not impressed with the overall performance of this new model..
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My RCBS press takes standard press shell holders. I do know that my Lee hand priming tool uses its own shell holders that cannot be used in my press. As far as I know, the Lee hand priming tool shell holders are exclusive to that unit only.
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Kurt, any standard shell holder will work. I use a rcbs shell holder in mine. If you buy this trimmer, understand that the pilot will come off with each trimmed casing. It can be annoying. Good luck and have fun.
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These are for the hand-held Lee Auto Prime tools, old and new. The Safety Prime is a mechanism that feeds primers to the shells as they are cycled through the press. The Safety Prime does not hold the case and has no need, or place for, shell holders of any kind.Now, the top of the ram on the press uses another shell holder that functions to hold the shell through all operations in the reloading process. The shell holders that work in the hand-held Auto Prime tools are flat on the bottom. The shell holders for the reloading ram have a raised collar on the underside that lock into a slot at the top of that ram. These are for the hand-held Lee Auto Prime tools, old and new. The Safety Prime is a mechanism that feeds primers to the shells as they are cycled through the press. The Safety Prime does not hold the case and has no need, or place for, shell holders of any kind.Now, the top of the ram on the press uses another shell holder that functions to hold the shell through all operations in the reloading process. The shell holders that work in the hand-held Auto Prime tools are flat on the bottom. The shell holders for the reloading ram have a raised collar on the underside that lock... » Read More These are for the hand-held Lee Auto Prime tools, old and new. The Safety Prime is a mechanism that feeds primers to the shells as they are cycled through the press. The Safety Prime does not hold the case and has no need, or place for, shell holders of any kind.Now, the top of the ram on the press uses another shell holder that functions to hold the shell through all operations in the reloading process. The shell holders that work in the hand-held Auto Prime tools are flat on the bottom. The shell holders for the reloading ram have a raised collar on the underside that lock into a slot at the top of that ram. « Show Less
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Works with ANY standard shell holder. I use Lee, RCBS, and some old ones that aren't even marked--or it wore off. For the money, this is the best on the market.
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I'd imagine they do. If Amazon doesn't list it try their website. It's totally worth the cost over the other crap. Very solid and well made. Shells don't move until you tell 'em. I also have their light mount, same satisfaction. You'll be stoked.
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There are no shell plates - the brass is held in a shell holder. Shell holders are caliber specific, so NONE come with the press. The correct shell holder is included with Lee Die sets; other die manufacturers may or may not include the shell holder in which case you purchase it separately. (The press comes with one TURRET which will accept any standard dies.)
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Yes you can. The only RCBS shell holder that I have is a #6 and it works just fine. All of my other ones are Lee. Once you learn how to set it up, make some shells that you will use for gauges. That way the next time that you reload that caliber, the set up is quick and accurate. Properly used, this is an excellent and very accurate trimmer.
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Usually you need one type of shell holder for the press, that is caliber specific, or that fits the base of the case. The other type of shell holder is shorter and fits the hand priming tools, looks similar, but without the step on the bottom
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a lee shell holder for a lee loader will. BUT lee also makes a shell holder for their own primer tool also. basically, it is the top part of a shell holder. no bottom (grooved ledge) . So, lee actually has two styles of shell holders. On a side note, i just sent back a lee hand priming tool AND the shell holders specific to it. it is a very hard tool to use. I'm not overly thrilled with the RCBS primer tool, but it works the best so far. it uses a regular bullet holder, either a RCBS or a LEE(that is made for the loaders, not the primer tool). hope that helps.
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Yes, it comes with two primer holders, one for each size. I've used large and small primers and they work fine in the proper holder. You do need to have shell holders designed for the Auto-Prime. Shell holders designed to work in the Lee or any other press won't work in the Auto-Prime because they are too large.
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Not all of lee presses will prime the case. But I use rcbs universal had priming tool. I have a rcbs turret press and don't use it to prime with because the hand tool give a better feel for when you are priming you cases. There are other reasons I use this tool. Also rcbs presses have a lifetime warranty. Ifsomething breaks on your press, call Rcbs and they will send you the needed part free of charge. This includes die parts also.
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As long as you only are using the press, yes it is fine. But if you prime with the lee hand primer you will need a different case holder for the hand primer. Something to do with the way they make them. Universal fit for all others. Hope that helps
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The 7.62/54 Russian uses shell holder # 16 in the Lee holders. Be aware that it will probably be a different # in other brands.
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Because of your question I went and checked. The one I received worked ideally for 12 gauge. The holder grips the shell body securely and it does not go past the brass case head. I removed the 12 gauge shells from the holder and let the grips "relax" for a few minutes before I dropped in the 20's. I observed that the 20 gauge shells fall right through the holders but catch the lip of the case head and goes no further. I pushed the 20 gauge shells about 1/4 inch deeper into the holder and got a secure register with the case head lip. I gave the gun a good shake side to side and the shells remained in place. In a pinch it will hold 20 gauge shells, just not as snug as the 12's. Just my opinion. Because of your question I went and checked. The one I received worked ideally for 12 gauge. The holder grips the shell body securely and it does not go past the brass case head. I removed the 12 gauge shells from the holder and let the grips "relax" for a few minutes before I dropped in the 20's. I observed that the 20 gauge shells fall right through the holders but catch the lip of the case head and goes no further. I pushed the 20 gauge shells about 1/4 inch deeper into the holder and got a secure register with the case head lip. I gave the gun a good shake side to side and the... » Read More Because of your question I went and checked. The one I received worked ideally for 12 gauge. The holder grips the shell body securely and it does not go past the brass case head. I removed the 12 gauge shells from the holder and let the grips "relax" for a few minutes before I dropped in the 20's. I observed that the 20 gauge shells fall right through the holders but catch the lip of the case head and goes no further. I pushed the 20 gauge shells about 1/4 inch deeper into the holder and got a secure register with the case head lip. I gave the gun a good shake side to side and the shells remained in place. In a pinch it will hold 20 gauge shells, just not as snug as the 12's. Just my opinion. « Show Less